8h ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
Costa Mesa, CA
$142k-$220k / year
full-timemid
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead autonomous vehicle programs for a defense technology company, owning lifecycle from software dev through hardware deployment. You'll drive mission-critical capabilities for Unmanned Surface Vehicles.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Own full lifecycle execution for USV programs from development to deployment
- Shape roadmap and align priorities across engineering, operations, and test teams
- Facilitate technical discussions and drive consensus on key decisions
- Coordinate field testing and ensure rapid feedback loops
๐ Requirements
- 5+ years managing technical programs spanning software and hardware
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and system architecture
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to influence without authority across functional teams
โจ Nice to Have
- Direct experience with autonomous vehicles or unmanned systems
- Background in defense, aerospace, or mission-critical environments
- Familiarity with embedded systems or sensor integration
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ Equity grants included in most full-time offers
- ๐ฅ Top-tier benefits at little to no cost
- ๐ฐ Competitive salary range $142K-$220K
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site Interviewsยท Full day
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